El Chicano June 18 2015

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THIS WEEK First phase of Waterman Gardens redevelopment project begins Gloria’s Corner

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Housing development, city, and county officials take part in the ceremonial “digging” of the dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Waterman Gardens redevelopment project on June 15.

ousing developers, as well as city and county officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 15--

officially marking the beginning of the first phase of the Waterman Gardens redevelopment project.

Seventy-six apartment units on Valencia and 9th Streets in San Bernardino are set to be completed

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Chavez Middle School adopted by 66ers

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he Inland Empire 66ers baseball team adopted Chavez Middle School on Tuesday, May 26.

The adoption will allow Chavez students to learn about non-athlete careers in the sports industry through career days and job-shadowing opportunities.

The Adopt-a-School program is a partnership between the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) and the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce. The program partners SBCUSD schools with local businesses to create opportunities for student success.

The Inland Empire 66ers are affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. For more information, visit http://www.milb.com/index.js p?sid=t401.

For more information about Chavez Middle School, visit www.sbcusd.com/chavez.

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Jail Expansion plan to move forward despite opposition

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Organizers protesting outside the County Administrative Center in across the region, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday June 16 approved a $331 espite staunch criticism million plan to expand the size of from residents and com- the county jail in Indio. The expanmunity organizations sion will add 1,200 beds to the 353

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egistration is being accepted for the Equity Institute, a two-day conference for regional educators to discuss equity, access and achievement in public schools.

The conference will be held July 20-21 at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of PHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA Schools’ West End Educational Service Center located in Rancho Riverside on June 15.

Cucamonga (8265 Aspen Ave.). bed, 516,000 square foot facility.

To register online for the event, Formerly known as the East visit www.

County Detention Center, the plan o m s . s b c s s . k 1 2 . c a . u s / 1 3 0 2 intends on adding further capacity 98977. The deadline to register is July 13.

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A young girl holding a poster that demonstrates opposition to the indio County Jail expansion.

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San Bernardino County Supervisor Josie Gonzales speaking about the importance of the Waterman Gardens redevelopment project during the groundbreaking ceremony on Jun. 15.

“ This is four and a half years in the making.

This does not happen overnight...There have been a lot of promises that have not been built. I am proud that National CORE and our partners have been able to step up and meet promises.”

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Seventy-six apartment units on Valencia and 9th Streets in San Bernardino are set to be completed by Summer of 2016, according to the project’s main developer National Community Renaissance (National CORE). been able to step up and meet Authority executive director Dan Waterman cont.

Nackerman said the Waterman promises.” build approximately 487 units by The existing Waterman Gardens Gardens community is a “hot spot” the time of the project’s comple- housing complex that accommo- where change is going to be contion. dates 252 San Bernardino resi- stant.

National CORE president and dents was built in 1943, making it “This is not gentrification,” he chief executive officer Steve Pon- among the oldest public housing said. “This is stabilizing with curtell said during the ceremony on structures in the area. The com- rent things that are here. We’re Monday that he is excited that plex’s redeveloped successor, using the fantastic features that things are moving forward, despite which will cost approximately exist here to bring stability.” the doubt that remains among res- $200 million to complete, will fea- A resident of Waterman Gardens, idents. ture a community center with who refused to be identified, said “This is four and a half years in meeting rooms, after-school pro- they were optimistic about the new the making. This does not happen gram facilities, a children’s play complex. overnight,” Pontell said. “All of area, a swimming pool, and a com- “I think its wonderful that they our partners have been critical to puter lab. are willing to invest in our comreaching this step, yet alone reach- “It’s not just about a place to munity,” they said. “I hope this is ing future steps. There have been live,” Pontell said. “It is also about only the beginning of the revitala lot of promises that have not the connection and stability can ization of our city.” been built. I am proud that Na- provide to the community.” tional CORE and our partners have San Bernardino County Housing

Jails cont. o the county’s jail system that has faced difficulties, with overpopulation being the biggest concern.

Assembly Bill 109 (Public Safety Realignment), passed by California voters in 2011, shifted responsibility for certain low-level offenders from the state to counties. According to the Riverside Sheriff’s Department, around 28 percent of their inmates are incarcerated as a result the bill.

Many anticipated the decision to sway towards expansion due to early decisions made by the county. They secured a $100 million grant from the state in 2012 and hired an additional 123 people (of an estimated 400) to help facilitate the expansion.

Nevertheless, members and leaders of the Time for Change Foundation, Starting Over, All of Us or None, the Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC), and the California Partnership held a rally on the steps of the County Administrative Center to voice their concerns over what they perceive as a bad investment that has only contributed to the demise of low income communities.

The partnering organizations refer to themselves as the Riverside Alternatives to Jail Expansion Coalition. Together, they are aiming to convince lawmakers across the county that comprehensive alternatives to jail expansion be adopted and developed to lower recidivism and halt any future jail construction.

“It wasn’t always this way,” said Starting Over executive director

Vonya Quarles. “There was a time when mass incarceration didn’t exist. It is a modern construct that was created in the 1970s. It continues into the new millennium with such vigor. Jail expansion will only serve to perpetuate a system that is wrought with racial and class disparities.”

Quarles said that evidence-based approaches to reentry into society will alleviate the need for jails.

Her organization helps former incarcerated people transition into housing and services.

“In the face of changing legislation like Proposition 47, how can any county determine how many beds are needed, without evaluating the full impact of [the legislation]?”

California Partnership Rosie Flores said her experiences in prison did not help her and only hindered her ability to live a decent life.

“Being incarcerated didn’t help me, educate me, or help me look for a job,” she explained. “If I went anywhere right now to go find employment I will get turned down because of my history.

Building more jails and adding beds are not helping our communities. It’s not helping our children in poverty who don’t receive good education and only know what they see around them.”

Anthony Victoria is a Staff Writer with the Inland Empire Community Newspapers (Colton Courier and El Chicano) and can be reached at (909) 381-9898 ext.

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Council will hold its Quarterly Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. At the Bank of America Downtown, 303 North D Street, San Bernardino. For information call Gretchen Strutzenberg at 909.884.9441 or email WLCAdmin@ahuw.org

Monday to Friday, June 15 to 19 - the Humane Society of the San Bernardino Valley will host its Annual Critter Camp - This is a week-long interactive learning experience for students entering the second, third, fourth and fifth grades. Through this hands-on camp, children learn the importance of bugs, marsupials and therapy and service animals: the difference between wild and tame animals plus animal art. For fee information, assistance and to register call: 909.380.7844 or visit www.hssbv.org or stop by the Humane Society office, 374 W. OrNew School Principals: ange Show Rd. For questions call Nine San Bernardino City Uni- Jill A. Henderson at fied District schools have new 909.386.1400 ext. 224 leaders. The new principals are: Amy Coker, Bradley Elementary; Friday, June 19 - the City of San Angelica Hurtado, Cole Elemen- Bernardino presents Movie Nights tary; Stacy Martinez, Davidson in the Park featuring Million DolElementary; Cynthia Nicolaisen, lar Arm at the Ruben Campos Parkside Elementary; Martha Park, 1717 W. 5th Street. Families Perez-Martinez, Rio Vista Ele- are encouraged to bring a picnic, mentary; Ryan Rubio, Cypress blankets and chairs to enjoy a free Elementary; Crecia Sims, Lanker- movie on the big screen. Preshim Elementary; Rose Ann movie activities start at 6 p.m. with Lalama, Sierra High School; and movie starting at dusk. No glass, Sam Oramas, Arroyo Valley High alcohol, animals or umbrellas are School. allowed. For information call: Congratulations to these new 909.384.5421 leaders as they work hard for the success of our students.

Saturday, June 20 - the 2015 CommUnity Festival will occur Water Conservation Tips: from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Here are some indoor water con- Perris Hill Park in San Bernardino. servation tips so we can meet our The free event will feature local water reduction goal. music performances, live art, civic 1.

Replace the aerators on lounge, children’s activities, yoga the faucets in the kitchen and bath- fitness classes, vendors, raffles, rooms to save as much as one gal- food vendors and much more. Orlon per minute. Aerators are easy ganizers are Generation Now. to replace and are inexpensive.

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Time your shower to 5 Saturday, June 20 - the Diocese minutes or less. Remember to turn of San Bernardino presents the the water off when brushing teeth San Bernardino Juneteenth Festior washing dishes by hand. These val Family Affair from noon to 5 are good habits that conserve p.m. at the Anne Shirrell Park (corwater and reduce your water bill. ner of Baseline and California 3.

Save both water and en- Streets). This free family event ergy by waiting until you have a will feature music, food, activities full load before running the wash- and the opportunity to unite and ing machine and dishwasher. celebrate the rich heritage of all Check the settings for efficient people of African descent. For inwater use. Check with your Water formation call: 909.658.9550 Department for possible rebates for high efficiency washing ma- Wednesday, June 24 - the Hischines. panic Inland Empire Chamber of Commerce presents a Power Save the Date: Breakfast at Mitla's Cafe, 602 N. Mt. Vernon Ave, San Bernardino.

Fridays & Saturday's, June 12 The 7:30 a.m. breakfast will fea- July 25 - the San Bernardino ture a presentation by Horizon Parks and Recreation Department Solar Power and networking opoffers a Summer Youth Tennis portunities. For information call Program for 6 to 17 year olds from Linda Gonzalez at 951.213.9916 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Satur- Friday, June 26 - the San days. Lessons are $10 for 6 weeks Bernardino Symphony conducted at 1494 E. Art Townsend Dr. (cor- by Frank Fetta present Mosaico ner of 3rd & Del Rosa). Tennis Music Festival at 8:15 p.m. The rackets and balls are provided. For concert features a symphonic tribinformation call: Liz Cole ute to Mexican composer Augus909.805.1113 tine Lara and other Latin American classics. The concert Friday, June 19 - the Arrowhead will also feature Mateo Oliva's United Way Women's Leadership Mosaico National, a symphonic

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Inland Empire Community Newspapers • June 18, 2015 • Page A3 celebration of folk themes from throughout the regions of Mexico.

Soloists are mezzo-soprano Ana Gonzalez and tenor Gustavo Hernandez and the Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles.

Saturday, June 27 - Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area, Inc. presents a Flapjack Fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Applebee's, 2046 W. Redlands Blvd, Redlands. Raffles and other fun activities are planned. For tickets and information visit the Restore at 25948 Business Center Drive, Redlands or call: 909.478.1176

Saturday, June 27 - the city of San Bernardino presents a Free Car Show from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is part of welcoming of the 2015 Hemmings Motor News Great Race. The day's events include: Parade of Patriots, Chili Cook-off, live music, gourmet food trucks, and many more activities. For information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 909.384.5233 or visit: www.sbgreatrace.com

Monday, June 29 - the National Latino Women Business Association Inland Empire (NLBWA) and the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce present the first Youth Business Conference from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. At Shandin Hills Golf Club, 3340 Little Mountain Drive, San Bernardino. This conference is for youth ages 14 - 25 and will focus on how to start a business and information on resources for college, careers, trades, resumes. And interviews. For ticket information call: Crystal Millan at 909.684.4466 or Natalie Abrego at 323.385.0474

Tuesday, June 30 - the Associates of the Redlands Bowl present a recital performance by the winners of the 64th Annual Young Artists Auditions. Young artists featured are: Baritone Justin Brunette, Harpist Claire Elias, Violinists Kevin Miura, Leonard Chong, and Bradley Bascon, and Pianists Siyuan Liu and Jonathan Mamora. Performance starts at 8:15 p.m. at the Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant Street, Redlands, Sunday, June 28 - the San CA. For information call: Bernardino Sunset Rotary Club 909.793.7316 or visit www.redpresents TINMAN Triathlon & 5k landsbowl.org plus KIDS Triathlon and Tricycle Race. This event supports Rotary Tuesday, July 7 - the Food Polscholarships and local and interna- icy Advisory Council of the Comtional projects. For information munity Action Partnership of San call: 909.237.9368 or visit Bernardino County will meet from www.rotarytinman.org 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Immaculate

Conception Church, 1106 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton. Guest speaker is Jared Call, Managing Advocate of California Food Policy Advocates, who will speak on the legislative agenda of the group and updates on current programs such as Summer Meals Program.

For information visit the California Food Advocates website at http://CPA.net/

Thursday, July 9 - Friends of the Center for Individual Development (CID) presents the 28th Annual Grapes and Gourmet, a food and wine tasting event with live and silent auctions. Slated from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 27923 Highland Ave. proceeds benefit the CID Regional Center for children and adults with disabilities.

For ticket information call: 909.384.5426

Favorite Quote: What is courage? Courage does not always roar. Sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow.”

- Anonymous Gloria Harrison is publisher of the Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at gloharrison@me.com

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To Young Chicano/Latinos: Let’s embrace our culture!

he Chicano Movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s invigorated a fervent passion in Mexican American youth across the southwest. Its philosophy called for self-determination and cultural identity--two elements that Chicano and Latino youth continue to struggle with today.

This past quarter at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), I had the privilege of working under political scientist Professor Dr. Armando Navarro to learn about the History of the Chicano Studies department--a section of our campus that no longer exists. Despite the absence of a strong, “cash strapped” Chicano/Latino academic branch, UCR has done a sufficient job in addressing the academic and personal needs of the Chicano/Latino student population.

In speaking to prominent Chicano faculty Professor Emeritus of History Dr. Carlos E. Cortes and to former student activists Jesse Valenzuela, Alfredo Figueroa, and Agustin Rios, I came to the realization that the success of the Chicano Student Programs (CSP) at the university is a result of the work of our predecessors; people that were willing to break away from conformity in order to provide future generations a safe space to learn about themselves.

Whereas it is evident that a shift has occurred in the priorities of student organizations such as el Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (M.E.Ch.A.), the vibrant Chicanismo that permeated Library South in those golden days continues to motivate a new generation to seek cultural identity and empowerment for their communities.

Cortes, 83, who was among the first to hold the title of department chair for the Chicano Studies Department (1972), was among the first in our area to question the common curriculum of U.S. education. His lecture during the first ever Mexican American organized conference at UCR in 1971, “Revisiting the ‘All-American Soul Course’: A Bicultural Avenue to Educational Reform”, explained that in that time period Ethnic Studies rarely received acclaim for its attempts of seeking intercultural understanding.

“In my talk I challenged those criticisms by arguing that U.S. education itself was an extended

‘soul course’ for fostering American identity,” Cortes said. “Except that in doing so it generally excluded those groups that did not fit neatly into the calcified ways of recalling and teaching U.S. history, literature, and other subject areas.”

The youth of that generation, not far removed from the New-Left youth movement, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Farm Workers Movement, embraced these exogenous factors in order to seek their own rights. Like Today, many of these students hailed from places like Indio, Thermal, and San Bernardino--where opportunities and resources are scarce for many residents.

However, the huge difference from the days of “El Movimiento” and are present period is that fragmentation and apathy seem to be commonplace in Chicano/Latino communities. This is the result of our failure to identify with our ethnicity and culture-the negligence of our people’s historical value.

“We always made sure to speak on the Chicano Manifesto and El Plan de Santa Barbara to ensure students knew of the reason why were here,” said former Mechista Jesse Valenzuela. “You always have to know about the past in order to learn about the future.

They always have to realize that Chicano Studies wasn’t always here.”

In the present, it is almost a surprise to know someone who is fully versed in the rhetoric of El Plan de Espiritual de Aztlán or El Plan de Santa Barbara. My fear is that these documents will be non-existent to the upcoming generation that follows ours.

While I applaud the efforts of great mentors and leaders on our campus such as Professor Navarro, Professor Emeritus Cortes, and CSP director Estella Acuna, much more needs to be done if we want Chicano Studies, Latin American Studies, or for that matter, Ethnic Studies to continue to be offered at universities across the nation.

Our predecessors fought valiantly against roadblocks to make sure we would one day be able to learn about our people’s heroes. And that’s because they see themselves in us. At one point in their life they were young working, middle class students, looking for a better path and for a solution to the struggles our barrios face. It is imperative that we continue to push for the retention of this valuable academic discipline because it will ensure our people will be educated about their culture.

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Residents could help dig San Bernardino out of debt

I spoke at the San Bernardino City Council meeting and told my “thinking out of the box” idea to help add income to the city to pay the debt we owe. The idea is that we ask all who pay bills in the city to “round up” their payment and that amount be placed in a trust fund toward paying back our debt.

The 10-year budget plan prepared May 30 for the judge showed that it could not pay back the money owed. All the residents in the city of San Bernardino owe this debt. I am a resident and I owe this debt.

Eventually, the county could place a levy on property to pay this debt, increasing my house tax and yours. Even though there are

At any time, I expect the leftwingers to start blaming the floods and unseasonable rains that swamped large areas of Texas on man-made climate change and global warming.

The term global warming is not bandied about as often as it used to be. I believe the reason for its unpopularity is that the non-believers did some research and discovered that 93 percent of the scientists who are advocates of the hoax “climate change” are being subsidized by the federal government, which rewards those scien-

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With over 200,000 residents and others who daily come to our city, these small amounts add up quickly and surprise even the most skeptical persons. Most important, this positive action that we demonstrate will encourage the return of lost neighbors, new services and retail business, create a “neighborhood-friendly” milieu At random, I asked the young that contributes to reducing negaman working in the window in my tivity. This could be the measurelocal fast food store when he re- ment of the success of this idea. turned my change, would he be Shirley Harlan, willing to “round out” his paySan Bernardino ment. He listened, smiled and said “yes.” There are many successful If many residents and businesses round up their payment, this would show how much they believe in San Bernardino’s future.

In many meetings, blogs and at volunteer activities, city residents have expressed positive feelings for living in San Bernardino.

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examples of this in our nation, such as Jane Robert’s 34 million friends raised money for United Nations programs, $1 at a time.

My husband and I attended a de- unesse, the Youth Orchestra for If you read about an upcoming lightful concert last Sunday at the Strings. concert, we strongly recommend First Congregational Church in you attend. The sounds were beauSan Bernardino.

We are extremely lucky to have tiful!

Michele and Michael Tacchia The performers were members there, dedicating their lives to Gertrude Freidel, of the San Bernardino Youth bringing music to the youth of our San Bernardino Choir, assisted by Soar Academy’s community and to us. Bravo to chorus, and the Symphony Je- their organizations and to them.

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ongoing mediations with the creditors and others to reduce it, the debt is large enough that all efforts now in the document are not enough over the next 10 years.

Delightful concert at First Congregational church

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The EPA is the enemy of hardLiberals hate capitalism. What working American citizens. I wish better way to destroy capitalism we had a Congress with the than to have these bought scien- cashews to close down the EPA, tists convince the gullible that man the Department of the Interior and is destroying the planet, thereby the Education Department. Their causing the Environmental Pro- responsibilities should be returned tection Agency to issue more strin- to the states. gent draconian rules which cripple capitalism.

James F. Nesmith, Upland Look at how many coal mines the empty suit in the White House

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Words to Think About: History and Reality of the Holocaust

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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

he history and reality of the Holocaust in World War II has been well chronicled. From the concentration camps comes the story that survivors must not let the tragedy be forgotten. The events must be remembered.

The remnants of the Warsaw ghetto in particular carried out this message. It is actualized in Israel today. In fact, ever since the establishment of the Israeli nation in 1948, graduating officers from the military service are taken to the Masada in the Sinai desert. Overlooking the Dead Sea a service of commitment is conducted. The message is affirmed by each officer. Never again. Never again will Jews allow themselves to be docile in the midst of persecution. They will not be led like sheep to the slaughter.

One of the most memorable experiences of my travels occurred in Dachau, Germany. It is located a few miles from Munich, about a 15 minute train ride. A short bus ride from the train station stops two blocks from the camp.

The town surrounds the camp like one of our schools. There are small houses, stores and churches.

Lawns are well kept and children play in the yards. There is limited noise and just an occasional horn.

Normal? I’m not sure because I was there on a Sunday morning.

The buildings in the camp are low and in fairly good condition.

Barbed wire is on top of all of the walls and the buildings. The original barracks have all been destroyed, with only a couple replicas standing. There are pictures on the walls along with various items of torture showing what the barracks looked like during the war.

I shall never forget walking down the road toward the incinerators, about 400 yards. The memories of what I had seen in the camp museum were unforgettable. Of the thousands who were in the gas chambers and then their bodies burned; 500,000 were ministers, along with doctors, teachers, professors, and scientists, priests, and rabbis. Dachau was the focus of the educated leaders.

It was raining and I was the only tourist. As I walked, suddenly the distant sound of church bells began to peal forth. Tears coursed down my face as it dawned on me the prisoners could have heard those same bells. Church members would have gone to worship with

Free Senior Day at the County Museum

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eniors ages 60 and older will be admitted to the San Bernardino County Museum in Redlands at no cost on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 during regular museum hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free admission for seniors is made possible by a contribution from Mike Pichardo of Pichardo Benefit Services. All other museum visitors are welcome at regular admission prices.

“I have been serving the seniors of San Bernardino County for 10 years with their Medicare insurance needs,” said Pichardo. “I was delighted that so many seniors were able to visit the museum last month at no cost, and I’m pleased to be able to sponsor another free admission day for seniors this June.”

While at the museum, visitors can see three new temporary ex-

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hibits. “Spider Woman’s Legacy” features Navajo rugs and blankets dating from the turn of the last century to the mid-twentieth century.

“Turn Left at the Rockies” explores mountain men from 1826 to 1850 and their contributions to the history and development of San Bernardino County and Southern California. The “Remember Ramps” showcases technology, from telephones to typewriters, letting visitors use their own memories of everyday objects to create stories amongst themselves.

The museum’s new curator of history, Jennifer Dickerson, will give an illustrated lecture at 11 a.m. titled “Creating Riverside County from San Bernardino County.” This presentation is included with museum admission.

Spider Woman’s Legacy, Remember Ramps, Turn Left at the

Rockies, and the County Museum’s other exciting events and exhibits reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (children ages 5 to 12). Children under 5 and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

smoke pouring from the ovens.

Were they aware of what was going on? Could they hear the cries of tortured victim? Did they register any kind of protest? Those are some of the questions that plagued my mind.

I walked slowly through the gas chambers-my mind running rampant. I then went through the building with the furnaces. Adjacent to these horrible places a memorial chapel has been built. Also, a chapel for worship has been built beside the property. I attended the worship service.

Returning slowly to the main gate, again my thoughts turned to the victims and their families. I can well appreciate the impact of this Holocaust on the German psyche since what I saw has left an indelible imprint on my mind.

The gas chambers were next to the crematoriums. The prisoners were stripped of their clothes, which were then cleaned and sold to the citizens. After the prisoners were gassed, the gold and silver fillings were taken from their mouths and sold. Following the

cremation, the ashes were collected, bagged and sold as fertilizer to the local farmers. Hitler and the Nazis bragged about their efficiency.

Through the years since the end of World War II, there have been several groups that have challenged the veracity of the Holocaust.

To my way of thinking, history has verified its reality. Between 6 to 8 million people were slaughtered by the Nazis.

I have visited Israel eight times and on two occasions have visited the Survivors of Warsaw Kibbutz.

It is located in the north part of Israel, not too far from Lebanon. The people without exception, gave testimony to the reality of the tragedy.

It has been said the past century was the most violent one recorded in history. Genocide in Turkey, Africa and Germany must never happen again. The best way to avoid such happenings again is to never forget the past.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

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Calendar

ity Council Meetings

Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. Highland: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 27215 Base Line.

No meetings in August.

Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St.

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The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at noon on Fridays at Democratic Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the central glass elevator) in San Bernardino.

Speaker Schedule: 6/12 Bill Manis, SB Deputy City Manager: Attracting development and investment to SB 6/19 Christina Gagnier, Candidate for AD-40 6/26 Abigail Medina, SBCUSD Trustee and Candidate for AD-40 Visit us at www.sbdems.com or our new Facebook page at www.facebook/SBDems.

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allet Folklorico Cultural Classes

Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of All seniors, couples and singles, Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., welcome at free dance socials.

Colton, Ca. Opportunity to make new friends RMC weekly and remember music of our youth.

Joslyn Senior Center: First and Farmer’s Market second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant St., Redlands (909) 798-7550.

Redlands Community Center: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lu- p.m. in front of the hospital. Stop gonia Ave., Redlands (909) 798- by on your lunch break for certified fresh produce and artisan 7572.

ARMC partners with the breads.

Highland Senior Center: Every Southland Farmers Market Associfourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. ation on the weekly market to help Highland Ave., Highland (909) promote health and wellness to the 862-8104. community.

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alifornia Lions in friends Sight hold a Free Vision Screening

Saturday, June 20 from 8am to 2:30pm at the Rialto Community Center, 214 N Palm Ave., Rialto.

Sponsored by Rialto Breakfast Lions Club. For More information call: Lion Letty - 909-820-2077, Lion Mike - 951-321-0362, Soledad - 909-820-7595. The vision screening is not meant to rea comprehensive place examination that is obtain through your eye doctors office. The vision screening is designed to assess for ocular health concerns and provide a useable pair of recycled eyeglasses until you can obtain professional services.

Starting June 2 for six weeks from 9:30-12pm at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC). The classes are designed for individuals with chronic health conditions, or for their caregivers and friends. The workshops, led by trained facilitators, will be offered each Tuesday for six weeks, in the Sequoia conference room, on the first floor of the hospital at 400 North Pepper Avenue in Colton.

Who should attend?

• Adults interested in becoming more physically and socially active • Adults with diabetes, high blood pressure, lung disease, or other health conditions Saturday, June 20 from 11 am • Caregivers, family members, or to 6 pm at Perris Hill Park in San friends of someone with an ongoBernardino. The free event will ing health condition feature local music performances, live art, civic lounge, children’s acYou will learn how to: tivities, yoga fitness classes, ven• Eat healthy and be active dors, raffles, food vendors and • Better manage your health much more. Organizers are Gen• Set goals and solve problems eration Now. • Communicate better with your ispanic Inland doctors, family and friends • Manage your medications E m p i r e • Relax and use meditation Chamber • Reduce stress, pain and lack of sleep.

Power Breakfast The classes are interactive and Wednesday, June 24 - at Mitla's offer mutual support designed to Cafe, 602 N. Mt. Vernon Ave, San build participant’s confidence in Bernardino. The 7:30 a.m. breaktheir ability to manage their health. fast will feature a presentation by The class is free and open to all. Horizon Solar Power and networkRegistration is required. To regis- ing opportunities. For information ter, call 909-580-1200. call Linda Gonzalez at 951.213.9916

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Friday, June 26 - the San Bernardino Symphony conducted

by Frank Fetta present Mosaico Music Festival at 8:15 p.m. The concert features a symphonic tribute to Mexican composer Augustine Lara and other Latin American classics. The concert will also feature Mateo Oliva's Mosaico National, a symphonic celebration of folk themes from throughout the regions of Mexico.

Soloists are mezzo-soprano Ana Gonzalez and tenor Gustavo Hernandez and the Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles.

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Saturday, June 27 - Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area, Inc. presents a Flapjack Fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Applebee's, 2046 W. Redlands Blvd, Redlands. Raffles and other fun activities are planned. For tickets and information visit the Restore at 25948 Business Center Drive, Redlands or call: 909.478.1176.

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Saturday, June 27 - the city of San Bernardino presents a Free Car Show from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is part of welcoming of the 2015 Hemmings Motor News Great Race. The day's events include: Parade of Patriots, Chili Cook-off, live music, gourmet food trucks, and many more activities. For information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 909.384.5233 or visit: www.sbgreatrace.com

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A.K. Smiley Library Days will be classic Americana celebration

By Yazmin Alvarez

f classic cars, drive-in theaters and a little bit of Rock & Roll spark a sense of nostalgia, then this weekend’s Library Days Celebration at A.K. Smiley Public Library in Redlands is the place to be.

On Saturday, guests can revel in Classic Americana themed happenings including a classic car show, lectures on Route 66 and concerts in the park, to name a few.

“We encourage both our long time patrons and new residents to come to Smiley Library, learn something new, have some food, and enjoy a variety of fine entertainment,” said library director Don McCue, in a news release.

Free activities at the library begin

at 10 a.m. with a screening of classic cartoons like The Jetsons and The Flintstones in the assembly room. Complimentary popcorn will be available.

At 10:15am in the Heritage Room, authors Claudia and Alan Heller will discuss their recent book about the quintessential American highway, Route 66.

Popular local favorite the West Palm Avenue Band will perform a free concert of classic American rock tunes in the park next to the Lincoln Memorial Shrine from noon to 2 p.m.

The Lincoln Memorial Shrine will offer extended hours for the celebration and open at 10 .m. to feature a special one-day only exhibit of Lincoln themed Americana oddities such as bobble heads and psychedelic posters, organiz-

ers said.

The first 400 guests who participate in any Library Day event or show their library card at the circulation desk that morning will get a special treat – a coupon good for a free In-N-Out lunch from the InN-Out truck which will be on site.

There will also be complimentary snow cones available, according to the news release.

“It’s the library’s way of saying “thank you” to everyone who supports our mission of providing information and programming to the community,” said McCue. Library Days will be celebrated from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The A.K. Smiley Public Library is at 125 W. Vine St. in Redlands. To learn more visit www.akspl.org or call the library at 909-798-7565.

Event Schedule •10:15 to 11a.m. - Route 66 •10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Friends talk by authors Claudia and of the Library book sale, SmiAlan Heller in the Heritage ley Park Room •11a.m. to 1p.m. - Children’s •10 a.m. to noon - Screenings Storytime with guest readers in of the Jetsons and the Flint- the Young Readers’ Room stones in the Assembly Room •Noon to 2 p.m. - Compli•10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Classic mentary Inn-n-Out lunch for Americana participatory games participants (while supplies in Smiley Park last)

•10 a.m to 2 p.m. - Car Show • Noon to 2 p.m. - West Palm on Fourth Street of classic Avenue Band concert in Smiley American cars Park

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classic americana will be celebrated June 20 during library Days at a.k. smiley public library, smiley park and the lincoln memorial shrine in redlands.

Redlands Community Centers Upcoming Activities Father’s Day Luncheon

Date: Friday, June 19, 2015 Time: 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Fee: All fathers are free and everyone else is $1 per person Place: Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant Street, Redlands This luncheon features a menu of: hot dogs with chili and sauerkraut, potato chips and chocolate éclairs.

Giveaways will also be included as part of this celebration for all fathers. For more information or to register, please contact Joslyn Senior Center at (909) 798-7550.

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Kids eat free Summer Lunch Program

eginning June 15 through Aug. 7, the Redlands Community Center will provide free lunches and snacks to all youth through age 17. Food will be provided by 180 Degrees and Still Standing with fresh produce provided by local farmers. Serving time for lunch will be from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by snack from 4 to 5 p.m. Food will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

No registration is required however if participants have any food allergies please notify the Community Center prior to receiving food. Menus’ with serving portions are available at the beginning of each month.

For questions please call (909) 798-7579, or visit the center at 111 W. Lugonia Ave.

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Computer Class for seniors

he Joslyn Senior Center offers computer classes with instructor Elliot Livingston. Before retiring, Livingston was a computer engineer and now enjoys teaching others. The computer class offers seniors a wide range of instruction from the first user to the advanced student.

When: Mondays and Wednesdays, Time: 9 to 10 a.m., Location: Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St., Redlands, 92373, Price: $2 per day or $10 per month. To register or for more information, please call the Joslyn Senior Center at (909)798-7550.

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he Joslyn Senior Center will host a billiards tournament beginning at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday June 24. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded. Pre-registration is required by June 19. All games will be 8-ball. A coin flip decides who breaks the first game. Winner breaks on subsequent games. Players are placed at random on a standard double-elimination tournament chart. There is a $2 registration fee. The Joslyn Senior Center is located 21 Grant St. To register or for more information, please call the Joslyn Senior Center at (909)798-7550.

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library Day activities will be planned throughout the library and smiley park.

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Anti-Human Trafficking rallies continue to take place in San Bernardino

Obituary William G. Zendejas

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illiam G. Zendejas, age 88, was a resident of Colton for 83 years. Beloved father and grandfather, was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2015.

He was married to Jennie for 62 years. His survivors include: sons Ralph (Cindy), Ray (Martha); daughters Christina (Don), Pearl (Tony), Dolores (Ray) and Veronica (Rob); 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild; brother Paul and sisters Consuelo, Eva and Grace.

He served in the US Armory and was a WWII Veteran. He retired from the Cement Industry after 42 years. He also worked as a barber and welder.

He was a strong, brave man full of integrity and was the pilar of our family.

Viewing will be held from 9:00 am to 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Colton Funeral Chapel.

Mass will follow at 11:00 am at San Salvador Catholic Church, 178 W. “K” St., Colton. Interment will immediately follow at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery

Licata Brothers music ranges from Irving Berlin to Led Zeppelin

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een brothers Jimmy and Tony Licata will bring their upbeat acoustic guitars and artful vocal harmonies to the Redlands Community Senior Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25.

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Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC) youth organizer Pablo Machado, 19, of Colton speaking to San Bernardino residents about the dangers of Human Trafficking during a march on Wednesday June 10.

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group of community organizers, school district officials, and residents marched through G Street in San Bernardino on Wednesday June 10 to shed light on the issue of human trafficking.

The demonstration-- the second that has taken place in the city in 2015--was led by San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Youth Services director Ray Culberson. The long time community advocate said motivation to hold demonstrations comes through the experiences of helping young girls escape prostitution. He said he is devoted to addressing the issue and bringing a long-term solution.

“Young girls are being manipulated and are [forced] into this business,” Culberson said. “If we let our children into this world, we are going to have more chaos.

Everything I am doing now is geared towards getting young kids on the right track.”

As of 2013, the Innocence Lost National Initiative has successfully identified and recovered more than 2,700 children that have been sexually exploited since its start 12 years ago. In January, the San Bernardino Police Department, with the help of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the San Bernardino County Human Trafficking task force roamed the city in hopes of curbing street prostitution and rescue

children that were forced to sell their bodies for sexual intercourse.

“We are losing our young people very unnecessarily, “ SBCUSD board member Dr. Margaret Hill implied. “If they want to make money, they need to stay in school, get an education, in order to receive a job with benefits. They can always call the district and ask for help. We can provide services such as, mental health, physical, health, education, living, and any other services that will make these young people be whole again.”

At the district level, SBCUSD board member Abigail Medina mentioned there are measures to help curb human trafficking and other harmful activities that afflict youth. The district is working to implement Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) programs to help students, as well as creating a Youth Court where peers provide a support system to help at-risk students.

“We don’t want to wait until Middle School or High School, and wait until they get negative support from outside,” Medina explained. “We want to make sure we figure out ways to support them within school sites.”

Moreover, Medina believes marches is just the beginning of a strategic plan that aims to engage with victims and residents on a more personal basis.

“This is a good way to take a stand,” she said. “However, we need to meet up with victims and neighborhood residents to find out first hand what they are experiencing.”

ers), the brothers appeal to audiences of all ages.

Admission is $2 and everyone is invited. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages.

To register or for more information, please call the Joslyn Senior Center at (909) 798-7550. The Joslyn Senior Center is located at 21 Grant St.

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Becker ponders decision between professional baseball or playing at Oregon

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By Harvey M. Kahn

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Branden Becker at Ken Hubbs Award ceremony.

ormer Cajon High School baseball player and 2015 Ken Hubbs nominee Branden Becker knows that others would love to be in his difficult situation. Does he sign a professional baseball contract to play for the Baltimore Orioles organization or accept a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Oregon.

Becker knows there are temptations to jump at a baseball contract, yet understands the importance of going to a major university and maturing. "I'm just enjoying this moment and either way I'm set up," said Becker, who took honors classes this year at Cajon. "There is a lot to consider."

He was a three-year All-Belt League shortstop at Cajon who made the 2014 Milwaukee Brewers Area Code team that represented the Inland Empire against other teams in Southern California. "The Area Code games are played as summer showcases for major league scouts," explained Becker.

"They create a lot of exposure. One

of our games was televised nationally online by ESPN3. That's when I first realized that I might make it."

As a good fielding shortstop who bats left handed, hits for average and can also play second or third base, the pro scouts started contacting Becker in large numbers. He recalled about 12 teams, including the Angels, Mariners, Royals, Cubs and Mets. "Oregon knew that I'd be drafted and they would be disappointed if I signed but they would understand. Former Cal State Fullerton coach George Horton is now at Oregon and they are ready for the next level." Becker would have made the decision by the time this article appears. If he goes pro, the Rookie League starts shortly and so does summer work outs in Oregon.

If he does not sign with the Orioles, Becker will have played for San Bernardino County in the Inland Empire Coaches Association 2015 All-Star Game on June 15. Either way, he is ready for "the grind" of the game of baseball. He's been schooled by older brother's Jordan and Cameron who played at Cajon before him. He grew up with family

fiend and pro pitcher Aaron Brooks.

Becker is a student of baseball history from Newmark Little League to Hank Aaron. "Newmark has produced big leaguer's Tommy Hanson, Brooks, and Greg Gerber.

There have been many more who got drafted."

Becker already has a rookie gold baseball card being distributed by the Leaf Company. "I signed about 250 of those cards and they are selling for about $8-9 on eBay." He went on to describe about nine development levels one must climb to the majors. "It is very hard to make it but baseball is my life."

He recommends that high school athletes play as many sports as possible until you find one that you're good at. "You get good by practicing. If you have a work ethic, you will show improvement. People you think could never make it, can improve enough to become a pro," advised Becker. "There's a lot of great athletes walking around town but they don't have the mind set. It takes a good family support system and good grades."

Becker has been active at Holy Rosary Church where part of his

catechism is to serve food at places like Helping Hands Pantry and Mary's Table. "Most who come there are shy. They have been through a lot and you can see their struggles. Life can be hard. I've learned to live each day. I don't have it bad."

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Cajon alum Branden Becker already has a autographed Leaf Gold baseball card selling on eBay.

Brianna Cassidy says success comes with no excuses; will play softball at Nebraska

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Cajon's Brianna Cassidy was a two-time high school softball All-American who will play next season on scholarship at University of Nebraska.

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By Harvey M. Kahn

rianna Cassidy heard some say she wouldn't make it because she was just another from San Bernardino whose parents didn't live together. Cassidy, a high school All-American softball player from Cajon High, admitted that finances were sometimes an issue when it was time to pay for travel softball.

"My family had just enough but there are no excuses for not being successful," said Cassidy. "I had a great support system that pushed me to succeed. My parents told me I couldn't play unless I got good grades. That helped me manage my time." Cassidy currently works umpiring as many as three youth games per day.

The 17-year-old Cassidy added a lot of self-determination to that sup-

port, with the result being a full scholarship to the University of Nebraska where she might win the starting catching job next season as a freshman. Cassidy leaves behind a long list of accomplishments at Cajon High School to rank her among the best in school history.

As a junior, Cassidy was selected as a National Fastpitch Coaches Association first team All-American and later earned Western Region All-American honors. She was a two-time member of the San Bernardino Sun All-County 1st team and was selected as Cajon's Ken Hubbs 2015 Athlete of the Year. She tacked on three All-Citrus Belt 1st team honors as well. She played travel ball for the elite Corona Angels.

"To get recruited into college you have to play travel ball," advised Cassidy. She credited travel ball

coaches Jeff Blanco and Vicki Rios with her early development. Cassidy said college recruiters started scouting her when she was a 12year-old. "Rios opened my eyes to the many opportunities."

Cassidy graduated in the top 6% of Cajon seniors. Her 4.41 GPA was more than enough to earn her membership in the National Honor Society. She was also a peer mentor, a best buddy and a student representative to Cajon's school site council.

"Autism runs in my family. People don't want to talk to those with disabilities, so being their friend means so much to them. It makes me realize all the things I have."

Her busy schedule has often caused her to go directly from games to Cajon administrative meetings in a soiled uniform and wearing eye black. "I was one of six who were the voice of the students on the school site council. We discussed conduct and money issues.

It was a mandatory monthly meeting of parents, teachers, and administrators. It's where things got done."

Cassidy said she will leave for her new life in Lincoln, Nebraska on Aug. 18. She told of softball game tailgate parties that number in the thousands. Where University of Nebraska athletes are asked for autographs on city streets. "It was unreal. I knew that was the place for me." She feels that college athletes get enough benefits without asking to be paid". She says it costs about $65,000 per college year for tuition, not counting travel, food, lodging and sports equipment, which could total close to $175,000 per year.

Cassidy thinks success comes from having friends who want to become successful, too. Her 12year-old brother is a Newmark Little League all-star. For further information about Cassidy, see her letter posted on the Newmark Little League facebook site.

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IE softball all-stars shutout by Orange County

Cajon's Brianna Cassidy throws to first after a force play at home.

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Zoe Casas, of Aquinas, makes a catch for Inland Empire.

By Richard Dawson

an Bernardino players finally got invited but Orange County kept the bragging rights.

Orange County was up by five after three innings and cruised to a one-sided 9-0 win during the first annual Inland Empire vs. Orange County all-star softball game at Big League Dreams in Chino Hills on Wednesday, June 10.

In the previous 11 years, the game was a matchup of only Riverside all-stars against Orange County with OC holding a 5-4-2

series record.

The game nearly paired Yucaipa star Brooke Bolinger against Mission Viejo’s Taylor McQuillin, but Bolinger ended up missing the game. The duo squared off at the CIF-SS Division 2 championship game the week prior, a game which Yucaipa won 1-0.

Instead, the Inland Empire offense failed to muster much offense against McQuillin, the 2015 Gatorade Player of the Year, generating two hits and a walk while striking out eight times against the Arizona commit.

Both of the Inland Empire’s hits

came in the second inning and the team looked poised to score.

Norco’s Abby Lockman led-off with a single and Ciera Schick (Los Osos) followed with a ground rule double to left, but McQullin stranded the runners by striking out the next three hitters.

Orange County took advantage of its opportunities, scoring five runs in three innings against Schick and then roughing up Citrus Valley’s Taylor Troost for four runs in two innings.

Troost pitched a scoreless fourth but ran into trouble in the fifth, most of the damage coming on a three-run home run by San Clemente’s Lauren Cane. Five of the six outs Troost recorded came via strikeout.

The Citrus Belt League was well represented with five players on the roster. Brianna Cassidy and Kirsten Caudle of Cajon, Autumn Gillespie of Redlands East Valley, Annie Bakenhus of Yucaipa and Troost.

Zoe Casas of Aquinas went 0 for 2 while Grand Terrace’s lone senior, Destini Peck, went hitless in one at-bat.

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Citrus Valley's Taylor Troost pitches for the Inland Empire allstars. The team fell to the Orange County all-stars 9-0 at Big League Dreams in Chino Hills on June 10.

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Page A12 • June 18, 2015 • EC • IECN NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JUDY C. LASTER , aka JUDY CAROL LASTER, aka JUDY LASTER CASE NO.: PROPS 1500527

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: JUDY C. LASTER , aka JUDY CAROL LASTER, aka JUDY LASTER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VINCENT D. LASTER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VINCENT D. LASTER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the under the estate Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority allows the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain actions, however, the personal representative is required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an inÂŹterested person files an objection to this petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on JUL 28 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. S55 located at 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in 58(b) of the section California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Elisabeth Kempe-Olinger 290 North 10th Street Suite 222 Colton, CA 92324 Published El Chicano 6/18,6/25,7/2/15 E-7095 SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 777 North "F" Street San Bernardino , CA 92410 NOTICE TO VENDORS REQUESTING BIDS

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referred to as the “District�, is soliciting sealed bids for: Bid No. 14-30, Automotive Repair Parts, from qualified vendors.

Bids will be received up to, but not later than: Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

All bids shall be made on the bid form furnished by the District, unless otherwise indicated in the bid documents.

Vendors who are desirous of securing a copy of the bid including specifications and bid forms for the purpose of preparing and submitting a bid for this work may do so (subject to certain conditions) from the Purchasing Department, 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410, or website. A copy of the bid will be posted on the web at: http://sbcusd.com/bids.aspx Each bid must conform and be responsive to the bid documents that are on file for examination at the District's Purchasing Department and posted on the Web. Bids will be received at the BOARD OF EDUCATION BID BOX, BUILDING Located in the Foyer at, SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410,and shall be opened at the abovestated time and place. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of a sealed envelope with the vendor’s company and the title: name, “Automotive Repair Parts, Bid Number 14-30�. It is the vendor’s sole responsibility to ensure that its bid is received at the correct location, and by the time scheduled for the opening. No vendor may withdraw its bid for a period of 60 days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Purchase is contingent on availability of funds. Local, minority, and disabled veterans businesses are specifically encouraged to respond and to submit bids.

Bid award(s) to be made according to bid instructions and conditions. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and to accept or reject any item, to withdraw a line item or entire bid, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the bids or in the bidding, to be the sole judge as to the merit, quality, and acceptability of materials proposed and compliance to specifications, and to not necessarily award to the lowest bid of any offered if it is in the best interest of the District.

The District reserves the right to award by individual line item, by group, or by means of a single award to the overall lowest responsible bidder bidding on all line items and meeting District specifications and requirements. The District may award any, all, or none of this bid.

BY: Bruce Coonrod, Buyer, Purchasing Services San Bernardino City Unified School District San Bernardino, CA, 92410 (909) 381-1129 PUBLICATION DATE: Thursday, June 18, 2015 BID Opening: Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

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Memorial Day Observance Held at Mt. View Mortuary & Cemetery in San Bernardino

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Left to right: Charles Caldera served 5 years with the US Army, John Gutierrez served 6 years with the US Marine Corps and Lito Jimenez served with the 11th Airborne. All three men are friends and residents of San Bernardino.

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By Ricardo Tomboc

he 2015 Memorial Day ceremony was conducted at the Mt. View Mortuary and Cemetery in San Bernardino.

The event was co-hosted by The American Legion Post 14 and Mt View Cemetery.

Memorial Day ceremonies have been observed since after the Civil War but it was not until 1971 that Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the Armed Forces.

The Honor Guard from March Air Force Base conducted a three volley salute and taps. The "three volley salute" honors those who have served in the military. After the rifles are raised into the sky three shots are fired. The bugler sounds "Taps".

The San Bernardino High School ROTC Honor Guard posted the colors during the ceremony.

The Condor Squadron did three flyovers in four vintage WWII fighter planes. On the first two

flyovers there were four planes in formation and on the last flyover; the planes went into the "missing man" formation. The missing man formation is an aerial salute preformed as part of a flyover to commemorate the death of a fallen soldier.

Connie Anderson, General Manager with Mt View Mortuary and Cemetery said that about 1000 people came to enjoy the Memo-

rial Service. Mt. View Mortuary covered all the costs for the event including the 1100 hamburgers and hot dogs, which were prepared by the staff for the attendees and the flyover by "The Condor Squadron". Connie and Mt. View Mortuary look forward to proving additional community events in the future.

Special speakers included Assembly Member Marc Steinorth, County Supervisor Josie Gonzales and San Bernardino Mayor Carey Assembly Member Davis.

Steinorth awarded The American Legion Post 14 a Certificate of Recognition. Supervisor Josie Gonzales addressed the crowd by recognizing the homeless veteran's issues. "We owe our men and women who come home a better quality of life than what we have been able to provide up to now", said Gonzales.

Several local dignitaries attended the ceremony, including: State Assemblymember Cheryl Brown, Council Member Rikke Van Johnson, Council Member John Valdivia, Council Member Benito Barrios, Council Member Henry Nickel, Council Member James Mulvihill and City Attorney Gary Saenz.

Among the thousands that attended were Bill Burgee and his friend Danny Flores. Burgee served with the US Army and turned around and served with the

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Mario Pinon and his son Carlos are creating memories and a tradition at the Memorial Service. Mario said he served with the 172nd US Marine Corps and was discharged in 2001.

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The Condor Squadron did three flyovers in four vintage WWII fighter planes. On the first two flyovers there were four planes in formation and on the last flyover, the planes went into the "missing man" formation. The missing man formation is an aerial salute preformed as part of a flyover to commemorate the death of a fallen soldier.

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Connie Anderson General Manager (left) at the Mt View Mortuary and Cemetery said about 1000 people came to enjoy the Memorial service. Mt. View Mortuary covered all the costs for the event including the 1100 hamburgers and hot dogs prepared by the staff for the attendees and the flyover by The Condor Squadron.

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Among the attendees at the Memorial Service were (from left to right) Bill Burgee, State Assemblymember Cheryl Brown and Danny Flores. Burgee served with the US Army and turned around and served with the National Guard for 6 more years. He was a business owner in San Bernardino. Danny Flores served with the US Army for two years in 65-67.

National Guard for 6 more years.

He was a business owner in San Bernardino. Danny Flores served with the US Army for two years in 65-67.

Also attending the memorial services were Robert Avizo and his thirteen-year-old daughter Rachel,

who was waving an American Flag. Rachel is a member of the US Sea Cadets and was in her Navy blue cameo uniform. Rachel attends the Public Safety Academy in San Bernardino.

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Free meals, snacks available throughout summer

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Fruits and Vegetables Join the Movement: Picture from left to right are Summer Meals Program kick-off event volunteers Sean Power, 19, Meagan Kawahara, 19, David de Silva, 16, Ian de Silva, 21, and Mikaela Kawahara, 22.

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By Anthony Victoria, Staff Writer

t’s summertime in the Inland Empire, which means school children have time off from school for several weeks. Where can one find access to meals and snacks needed in order to ensure their little ones are receiving the necessary nutrition?

Thanks to the Summer Meals Program, individuals 18 years old or younger can receive free meals and healthy snacks at parks, schools, community centers, libraries, and churches across San Bernardino County.

On Friday June 12, the program’s coordinators---Helping Hands

Pantry, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Nutrition, the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, the Alliance for Education, the Child Care Resource Center, and the Inland Empire Job Corps--hosted a kick-off event at the Norton Distribution Center to increase awareness of the program. The aforementioned organizations provided free food, music, games, resources, and activities to approximately 200 residents.

Funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the California Department of Education (CDE), the Summer Meals Program helps families save approximately $300 on food. The

program does not require any income qualifications, enrollment, or paperwork.

Last year only five percent (10,000 of 194,000) of school children who received free or reduced lunch during the school year participated in the Summer Meals Program. County Public Health Nutritionist Robin Ronkes said the collaborative effort intends to increase the participation rate by increasing the number of sites, contacting other community organizations, utilizing the 2-1-1 database to provide residents information on sites and human services, and providing more activities for both children and parents. This year there are more than 150 summer meal sites.

“Our county has one of the lowest participation rates,” Ronkes said. “In working with several partners, we will provide enrichment to our community through nutrition and key services.”

San Bernardino City librarian Linda Adams Yeh believes the program will be essential to the welfare of the county’s residents.

“I think it’s very important and is needed because some of these kids don’t receive lunch during the summer,” Yeh said. “There is a definite connection between learning and nutrition. I think it is good that they receive food for their bodies and brains, while also reading books and listening to storytellers at the library. If you have well fed kids, they will feel better about themselves and their future.”

Maria Gutierrez of San Bernardino, who took her two

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San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools program technicians Melinda Paxton (right) and Joe De Luna (left) speaking to residents about the calories in soft drinks during the Summer Meals Program kick-off event on June 12.

daughters and son to the kick-off event said she was unaware of the Summer Meals Program. She expressed her gratitude to the event’s organizers for extending their help to the community.

“These are important resources that people in San Bernardino should know about,” she said. “All these organizations play an important part in informing residents of their services. A lot of us don’t know how to seek help.”

As a single mother Gutierrez explained the Summer Meals Program will provide a “lending

hand” that helps alleviate utility and everyday living expenses.

“There’s a lot of women out there like me who are struggling, who do not have help,” Gutierrez said.

“We need to pay other bills and expenses. This program will make it easier to accommodate our lives.”

To find the nearest summer meal site, residents are encouraged to call 2-1-1 (toll free); text FOOD to (909) 877-877 (Spanish: COMIDA); or visit w w w. f n s . u s d a . g o v / s u m m e rfoodrocks.